I have applied to tons of internal positions , but barely even get a response. And these are positions that you have met all the required and sometimes most of the preferred criterion. Is there any kind of internal flag that we can’t see but hr can that prevents you even being touched by recruiters? The performance review is either exceeds or meets. Any insights?
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You have none of the requirements which is knowing people that matter. Your work is irrelevant.
Change seats on the Titanic much?
I was RIFd and in the redeployment process. On my last day, I applied for a position and they called me to interview the same day. They rushed the process, hired me and I started two weeks later. I didn’t miss a paycheck. It can happen don’t lose hope.
Also, I was told that there is a hiring freeze until 6/15. Not sure how true that is.
In reply to: Is it really the case that only those with a performance rating of “exceeds expectations” (a 4 or 5 across the board) are considered for internal opportunities?
Does anything below a 4 automatically disqualify someone from consideration?
No, this is not the case. You’d only be flagged if you’re on a PIP or you received a Needs Improvement.
Recruiters do prioritize internal candidates, but you might be 1 out of 100 people applying. Like everyone else, recruiters are overloaded and don’t have the time to screen every internal who meets the basic requirements.
There’s a lot of layoffs and these people are considered first for positions. Their management advocates for them.
Because your one of hundreds applying. And that is for even an internal only position. They leave it open until a certain number apply. Usually a few days is all it takes. . Why because HR and the hiring team do not have time to review more. You need to be a top 10 out of that group to even get a look. You may meet the base requirements your just not better than others on paper. You need to be applying to new positions you fit almost immediately.
Most corporate culture is the same no matter what the company name. On day 1 you are a chosen high pot. ( high potential) or you are not. Once the sorting has occurred the die is cast and NEVER changes. If you are not one of the cool kids go elsewhere. Not fair just how it works. The illusion of applying for other spots when group culled or just normal career advancement is just an illusion. Then we have the other big joke service heroes. That is just a fancy name for self promotion artist. All of them are pre identified as well. It just a big game always has been always will be. Redeployment is just a fancy CYA for the company not for your benefit. In my decade plus tenure I have not had to reapply for jobs I was just voluntold these are your job functions. Same title same pay ok I can deal with that. Annual eval ratings mean absolutely nothing. Those numbers just exist to write the story of what your bonus potential is since if you noticed 3 and 4 have same descriptor of meets expectations now. It all comes down to how well you manage up that is all that matters.
Why do HR recruiters often seem to overlook internal applicants?
It’s frustrating when you meet all the required qualifications—even have training in overlapping skills—yet still receive no response to your inquiries.
Is it really the case that only those with a performance rating of “exceeds expectations” (a 4 or 5 across the board) are considered for internal opportunities?
Does anything below a 4 automatically disqualify someone from consideration?
I’m genuinely trying to understand how these decisions are made. HR professionals, could you please provide some insight?
I joined the company bc I thought UHG would support career growth and development. However, learning is discouraged and moving outside your team is met with suspicion. The size of the company & culture tends to hurt more than help career progression in my experience.
Applying internal is a cruel joke. Unless you have someone that matters leading the way it is not going to happen. Back to the culture of popularity contest and being chosen.
I'm going through the same thing as you. First off, get on Spark and search for the Redeployment Center. There's a great FAQ PDF on there that explains how you're flagged and how the HR process works for this. Basically, yes, you have a flag on your account when you apply for internal positions that's 'supposed' to make the process go faster. Being that I'm going through this at the same time as you, I'm not sure if I quite believe this because I also don't get any response, and if I do, it's all rejections -- and yes, I do meet all the criteria, and in many cases, meet all the preferred criteria too. Still have some promising positions that haven't rejected me yet.
The flag is supposed to bypass you from the HR screening and send you straight to the hiring manager. I have one position that I applied for that did this, but silence from the hiring manager.
We only have 2 business days left, so I'm not holding out any hope. There is an open office hours meeting on Monday 5/12 at 10 central. Might want to attend that, I probably will.